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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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